Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
HO FOR CLARK CO., KAN.
The Banner County Of
the Southwest,
And the Beautiful Booming City
Of Ashland.

Clark county is one of the southern tier of
counties. Its west line is l0S miles from
the west line of the state. It's altitude is
2200 feet, and its area 1000 square miles. Its
population over 1000. The soil varies: being
a rich black and mulatto loan several feet
in depth No richer soil can be found than
is in the valleys of Clark county. All crops
grow successfully. The health Of the county
is unsurpassed. The society is first class, and
strangers find a warm welcome among them.
Ashland, the county seat, is centrally locat-
ed. Is not yet years DID, and has popu-
lation of more than ] 300 people
and is increasing rapidly. improvements Of
all kinds are under way and in contempla-
ton. Solid brick blocks will be built during
the summer. Water works win be planted
in ninety days, company having formed
for that purpose. The near approach of rail
roads is another assurance of still greater
prosperity. The grading is now under way
for two railroads within the county.
Prices On lands are low, as will be seen by
the following short list, which we give as
guide TO prices:
No. 50, 100 acres, S miles from Ashland, a
dark loan soil, nerrly all pillow land, balance
NOW land Price $3.50, part cash.
No. 49, 800 acres 10 miles from Ashland,
20 acres in cultivation, large sod house OF :
rooms, stables, COW sheds &c. 100 acres and
8 wire fence Fine valley land with running
water Price $500; 1890 cash, balance in
years.
No. 123. 24o acres miles from Ashland,
very good tract of land: no improvements
except about % acres Of breaking Price
$500.
No. al. 100 acres miles from Ashland,
abundance of spring water and shade, lOJ
acres under wire fence. All fine land.
Price 1890, $500 cash and BALANCE in
years.
No IA leo acres mile from Ashland.
Good land. gently rolling, very nice place
to make a home Price 1900.
No. 145. 160 acres l-2 miles from Ash
land. Fine land Price 5000.
No. 146. 16o acres liz miles from Ashland.
I2 acres under cultivation, nice smooth land
good well OF water. Price 1850.
No. $50 100 acres 1-2 mile from Ashland.
This piece il the most elegant and DESTROYS
residence property ad jacent TO the city and
can be used in 5 acre tracts 70 good advant-
age. Price $50 per acre, and will bring $lo1
inside Of 80 days
We have many pieces Of land which we are
Offering in large or small bodies at prices
ranging from a 70 Is per scre; also have a
large list Of city property, business lots on
Main street ranging In price from <Sp 70
$500, residence lots from $50 TO &l25 per LOT,
lots being 25xl42 feet. Now is the best time
to secure property in Ashland and Clark
county, as prices are bound to advance = TO
80 per cent in % days Come and investigate
for yourself
In conclusion would say that we win pay
the expenses Of any persons who are induced
to come here through our representations
and do not find the statements made by q
true. By permission we give the following
references: The Clark County Bank, the
State Bank, the Winton & Derninz State
Bank. Of Ashland, Kansas, and the First
National Bank, Of Medicine Lodge, Kansas
Small maps and any information desired
will be cheerfully given by sddrexing